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This month is Heart Awareness Month and a great time to talk about keeping your heart healthy through diet and lifestyle. With Cardiovascular disease, heart disease and stroke being the leading cause of death in the United States according to the U.S Department of Health & Human Services, we want to be sure you know…

Credit: Getty Images Flaxseed Why it’s super: Not only does flaxseed lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack, but it is also a rich source of lignan, a powerful antioxidant that may be a powerful ally against disease and certain cancers, especially breast cancer. Just 2 tablespoons of ground seeds (which are…

2013 New Food Resolutions Top nutrition experts offer a healthy resolution a day to keep the doctor (and unwanted pounds) away This new year, how would you like to inspire someone—maybe a friend, a family member, or even a stranger—to eat more healthfully? You have the power to do just that, and it can start…

Substituting Flax Seed Meal for Eggs Flax seeds come in 2 basic varieties, brown and golden both types are wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids. Try your best to get flax into your daily routine as the health benefits are quite remarkable. Flax meal can be used to supplement your diet used as a topping…

Flax seed is amazingly nutritious especially for being such a tiny seed. Fiber, Lignans & Omega 3‘s are what make these seeds so special. Flax are filled with vitamins and minerals while also providing antioxidants. Flax seed is very low in carbohydrates, which makes it ideal for people who limit their intake of starches and…